The Client

Chapter 4

Mercedes stood there looking at the door with a wide range of emotions. How did they even get to this point? Him asking her out and her accepting? Them making out and he wanting more. How the hell was she going to cancel all of his shows, what plausible reason could she give? He wanted to get know me... like the real me. She stopped on that thought and couldn't help but smile, she remember talking to Mary about it being difficult opening up to Sam and she would say "You'll know when he's ready. He takes his time at realizing how much he needs people in his corner." Mercedes shook her head and thought about what exactly was happening at 2pm tomorrow... well today. How was she supposed to dress? Shit, how am I supposed to dress, she thought to herself. She pulled her phone out of her purse and began to text him but decided she had more pressing matters. She grabbed her tablet and her laptop and began working through the long list of venues, producers and band members. She knew calling this late would only result in angry hangup calls or even worse her having to tolerate being cussed out for doing her job but she did it. After she finished, she sent additional emails to ensure everyone understood that Sam would be taking time off for the next three weeks and apologized for the last minute change. When she finally contacted everyone she looked at the time and it was 6:30 am and the sun was starting to peek through her windows. She was tired and her day was only beginning, she knew her phone would be going off at 8:00 am from various other people she wasn't able to reach via phone. She figured she'd rest her eyes before the madness began and dozed off on the couch. She felt like she was only asleep for a few minutes before she felt her phone buzz, she looked at it and it was a message from Sam. She couldn't help but feel the butterflies in her stomach and took a deep breath before reading it.

Turn your phone off, I don't want you answering any calls today. I know you were up late doing what I asked so rest. I'll bring you breakfast a 10 am. -S

Mercedes felt relieved that she didn't have to answer the calls she was about to get and gladly turned her phone off and headed to her bed that had been calling her name. She hit the pillow and before she knew it she was out.

Sam was excited to start things off fresh with Mercedes and couldn't wait to serve her breakfast in bed. He'd ordered an assortment of breakfast good, fresh fruits, bagels with different types of cream cheeses, pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. Along with some danishes, breakfast wraps, yogurt, granola, orange juice and coffee. He made sure it was delivered hot and asked for a few sunflowers to surprise her. He headed to the guest house with the tray of assorted goodies and flowers in hand, when he entered he walked straight to her room only to find a bundle of curls sprawled out on her pillow. Mercedes shifted revealing her face looking so beautiful as she slept.

Sam couldn't help but stare at how peaceful she looked and he wanted to join her but resisted the urge. Instead he sat the tray down on her night stand and looked for a piece of paper to write her a note. He knew the food would be cold but figured she could still enjoy the fruit and yogurt. He looked over at her and saw a hair in her face and couldn't help but move it. He caressed her face and saw a smile form on her lips making him want to kiss her. Her eyes started fluttering and opened, she looked up at Sam who was very close to her and resisting the urge to kiss him. His green eyes look stunning with the sun shining on them, he smelled amazing and his smile made her melt. They stared at each other for a while before she sat up and noticed the tray of food on her night table.

"Oh, wow. That looks delicious." She said licking her lips, she hadn't realized how hungry she was until she saw the display of food. Sam gave her a smile before placing the tray on her lap and sitting in front of her.

"I didn't mean to wake you but I couldn't resist moving the hair from your face. You're a cute sleeper." He said rubbing the back of his neck with a lopsided smile on his face. Mercedes felt herself blush and looked down at the food in front of her to keep from jumping over to him and kissing him. She wasn't sure why but he made her feel all giddy and school-girl like.